Breakout Discussion – Operations

[Anonymous]

facilitators – Mike Anderson, Early Companies and Jon Cloy, Flexim

1. Heater: Spalling Frequency

–          Frequency

• 31 days
• 90 days
• 120 days
• 190 days

Major Contributor:  Feed Quality

1. Spalling: Troubleshooting
2. Coke Drum: Hot Spots
3. Coke Drum: Foaming

–          Light Feed
–          Leaks into process (steam)
–          Antifoam usage

• Too little to late

1. Crude Blending: Heater Fouling
2. Unheading Reliability

–          Water Leaking: Hydraulic System
–          Possible Leaking Seals: Hydraulic Systems
–          Bottom Unheading Device Leaks

• Thermal Cycling

–          Gasket Issues

• Torqueing Procedures

–          Flex-hose leaks

• Repairs – replacement = 1: 3 or 4 months

1. Fractionator Over head
2. Sludge Injection

–          1 hour
–          Drum Temperature: 700F
–          No Operational Limit
 

[Author]

Posts